Daily devotions to read and share.

Doormat To The Soul

Living in Montana taught me just how unforgiving winter can be.

A Broken Leg

There she was. It had been months since I had seen her.

On The Throne

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II marked the end of an extraordinary era.

Mercy Falling Down

Late one bitter November on a 19th-century Montana homestead, an aging rancher named Silas was caught in a fierce blizzard.

Slow Down

If I'm not careful, I'll spend my days checking boxes...

Sweeter Than Pie

God I Need You

Asking for help doesn’t make me weak; it draws me closer to Him and to others.

A Promise Still Feeds the World

“Spare my life and I’ll serve You.” He later wrote.

Underneath It All

Moved with compassion, Mr. Showalter sat down to write words of comfort...

Our Unchanging Light

Juma was growing nervous. Some of his goats had climbed too high up the cliffs.

Perfect Love

During one of the darkest seasons of my life, as I struggled through a bitter divorce...

Where Can I Go?

For a split second I wondered if someone had placed a statue in my yard as a joke.

The Hound of Heaven

Her name was Jewel, a lovable Labradoodle...

Who Have You Been Talking To?

I had forgotten one of my favorite Montana scenes until that morning at the ranch. Standing at the kitchen window...

The Hole In The Ground

Guests were soon arriving at the ranch. I had pulled weeds, mowed grass, and done everything...

Smile Right Through

When my children were small, we loved going to Disneyland—not so much for the rides...

Roar Of The Lion

What if the courage you've been searching for isn't something you have to create, but something you receive...

I Prayed For You

It was early on a Saturday morning. I had just finished praying for a friend God had placed on my heart.

On The Bright Side Of Broken

As I sat in the stillness before church began, I unfolded the prayer list...

Becoming, One Day At A Time

It had been a long week, and Sunday’s arrival felt like a gentle exhale.

We Never Fight Alone

Every mission, every decision, every risk—they move together.

A Peaceful Dwelling Place

It was 11 p.m. Upstairs and just moments before turning in for the night...what I saw stopped me for a moment.

Don't Let The Darkness Get You Down

One minute I was sailing along through life, and the next minute—wham!

A Good Name

Have you ever looked up your last name? What does it say about your heritage?

A Cream Puff Dilemma

As her birthday approached, I searched for a cream puff...

Window To My Soul

As we sat by the window of one of our favorite restaurants, we smiled.

Can't Take My Song

After six days of cabin fever—and knowing my severe cold germs didn’t need to be shared...

Breathe On The Embers

Suddenly the embers glowed brighter...

No Mundane Days

I expected an ordinary day, uneventful. But God reminded me there are truly no mundane days.

Grace Wrapped in Love

Looking back over my daughter's life, I realized she rarely visited anyone empty-handed. And I would soon learn, I had followed her example.

A Little Heaven Down Here

Everywhere we look, the world seems to be groaning under the weight of its pain.

Redemption Frogs

As the youngest of six, Tara-Leigh remembered how her grandmother lovingly handmade stuffed beanbag frogs for each grandchild.

Who's Watching

Scripture is rich with reminders that our lives speak, even when we don’t realize it.

When A Cowboy Prays

I remember the first time I saw my husband down on his knees in prayer.

The Unexpected

I was stunned as I watched it creep closer and closer. In moments, visibility dropped to just a few yards.

In Spite Of How It Feels

I awoke thinking it was just another normal day—until the dimly lit reflection of cellophane draped across my bedroom walls reminded me that I was still living in chaos.

I'd Do It Again

Have you ever felt like your life doesn’t really matter? Like you’re just one tiny speck in a world of billions? Like your struggles don’t make any difference at all?

Have I Told You Lately

In the middle of those busy days, I would suddenly stop what I was doing, walk up behind him, and...

You Are Not Alone

I know my freedom has been purchased through the courage and sacrifice of American soldiers—men and women willing to fight so others might live in peace.

Rise

Grief has a way of reshaping the landscape of our lives—quietly, deeply, and forever.

Two Simple Jobs Of Clay

I was only forty years old when my life was suddenly thrown into chaos.

One More Day

The nurse quietly peeked through the door. There’s a call for you.

Lay It All Down

We watched quietly as she carried a cooking pan out onto the cold deck and set it down.